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# Luke Ming Flanagan

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# TBT
Throwback Thursday: Politics edition
From befriending Tom Cruise to stealing each other’s outfits, our politicians have done it all.
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May 22nd 2014, 1:05 PM
# news wrap
Lunchtime Fix: 5 things you need to know
Catch up as you refuel.
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May 20th 2014, 12:43 PM
# Euroming
'I'm done dealing with the monkey, I want to deal with the organ grinder' - Ming on his European bid, being a mosquito and drugs
He’s a thorn in the side of the government, so why does Ming Flanagan want to go to Brussels?
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May 20th 2014, 6:45 AM
# Election 2014
7 things we learned from last night's Midlands North-West Prime Time debate
They came, they shouted, they argued and then they all went home.
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May 19th 2014, 8:06 AM
# Election porn
Prime Time is holding three European election debates - but not everyone's happy about it
Almost 200 complaints have already been made – before anyone’s even opened their mouth or read out any tweets.
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May 18th 2014, 6:30 PM
# justice4all
Forum needed to deal with "overwhelming" amount of Garda malpractice complaints
The Justice4All group met today in Navan to call for the setting up of the forum.
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May 17th 2014, 3:23 PM
# Not happy
16 TDs want a meeting with RTÉ because they're being treated 'very unfairly'
Members of the Dáil’s Technical Group claim that the national broadcaster is unfairly excluding them from a Prime Time panel. RTÉ argues that independents are not a political party and represent themselves.
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May 13th 2014, 1:38 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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May 8th 2014, 4:53 PM
# Labour Pains
Labour Senator's attack on election rival continues amid calls to withdraw 'sexist remark'
An image, posted by Lorraine Higgins’s social media accounts, branded Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan a “turkey”.
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May 8th 2014, 2:44 PM
# Luke Ming Flanagan
Ming: I was followed by an unmarked Garda car... and so was John Wilson
Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan said he and John Wilson were under surveillance by an unmarked Garda car when they visited GSOC offices this morning to make the organisation aware of new allegations of corruption within the force.
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Apr 30th 2014, 5:47 PM
# poster wars
Someone's had a little fun with a Luke 'Ming' Flanagan poster in Roscommon
Somewhere in Ballaghaderreen, someone is probably feeling very pleased with themselves right now.
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Apr 29th 2014, 9:55 AM
# News Fix
Here’s What Happened Today: Tuesday
Everyone’s talking about the Shatter ‘no confidence’ debate, revelations about taped prisoner phonecalls… and the Trinity students’ ‘drug guide’.
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Apr 1st 2014, 11:59 PM
# pretty please
Ming asked Shatter for an aircraft carrier
He said no.
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Apr 1st 2014, 8:01 PM
# Election 2014
'I rely on guys with vans and ladders': Marian Harkin on running as an Independent
The two-time MEP said Ireland “can’t keep relying on” foreign direct investment and must do more to support SMEs and farmers.
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Mar 23rd 2014, 10:30 AM
# it's happening
It's official: Luke 'Ming' Flanagan is running for Europe
There had been much speculation in recent days that the Roscommon-South Leitrim TD would throw his hat into the ring.
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Mar 21st 2014, 8:09 AM
# Emergency Department
Fine Gael TD says Roscommon Hospital is safer - opposition TDs say situation's worse
Consultants at the hospital said this week that the hospital is providing a safer service since the closure of the Emergency Department.
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Mar 18th 2014, 6:11 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning, need the news as you start your day? It’s all here.
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Mar 11th 2014, 8:38 AM
# Election 2014
'Ming' Flanagan will tell us if he is running for Europe after St Patrick's Day
The independent TD is not playing down rumours that he will run for the European Parliament in Midlands North-West.
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Mar 11th 2014, 7:00 AM
# Dáil
WATCH: 'This place is a joke, we play games in here' - Mick Wallace slams Shatter
The independent TD launched a scathing attack on the Minister in the Dáil today.
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Feb 26th 2014, 12:09 PM
# shatter resistant
Look at Luke Ming Flanagan's new Twitter pic
Has he got a problem with our rulers?
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Feb 21st 2014, 7:25 AM
# Galway
'Roof leak at psychiatric unit results in patients sleeping in wet beds,' says TD
This morning, TDs Denis Naughton and Colm Keaveney and Senator Michael Mullins were refused access to the unit. The HSE says repairs were carried out yesterday on the unit.
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Feb 14th 2014, 10:34 AM
# Legal
Luke Ming Flanagan contacts solicitors over RTÉ 2FM show
The TD said that an ‘appalling’ accusation was made on air this morning.
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Feb 11th 2014, 5:04 PM
# Turf
New strategy on bogs "treats science as something to be bargained away"
An Taisce has accused the government of “putting electoral considerations ahead of the needs of Ireland’s young generations”.
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Jan 16th 2014, 8:39 AM
# Ming's challenge
Watch: Ming Flanagan challenges Minister to drink glass of 'glorified piss' (water)
The independent TD could be in trouble with Dáil authorities after an outburst in the chamber this morning.
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Dec 19th 2013, 12:12 PM
# Bondholders
‘It’s odious debt’: Dáil to debate ‘burning the bondholders’ tonight and tomorrow
The government will almost certainly oppose the motion and ensure that it does not pass when a vote is held tomorrow night.
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Nov 26th 2013, 12:55 PM
# Cannabis
Dáil rejects Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's cannabis regulation motion
TDs have been debating the issue of cannabis legalisation for the last two days.
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Nov 6th 2013, 9:33 PM
# Cannabis
Fine Gael TD open to Portuguese model of cannabis decriminalisation
Though the TD’s views are not exactly in line with the party’s position, he will be voting with the government tomorrow after a debate on cannabis legalisation.
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Nov 5th 2013, 5:33 PM
# Cannabis
Dáil to debate legalising cannabis for three hours next week
A private members’ motion by independent TD Luke Ming Flanagan is likely to provoke some interesting debate in the Dáil next Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Nov 2nd 2013, 12:00 PM
# Drugs
Guideline-setting GP supports cannabis decriminalisation
Dr Cathal Ó Súilleabháin says decriminalisation would combat crime, make the drug safer and allow for research.
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Oct 27th 2013, 6:45 PM
# Cannabis Regulation Bill
FG TD slams Technical Group for facilitating debate on Ming's Cannabis Bill
But one independent TD said we should not be afraid of “mature debate” on a bill that proposes the legalise and regulate the sale of cannabis in Ireland.
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Oct 26th 2013, 8:30 AM
# News Fix
Here’s What Happened Today: Thursday
Everyone’s talking about an inquiry into the Roma child cases, cheap alcohol and re-opening the Madeleine McCann case.
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Oct 24th 2013, 11:10 PM
# Cannabis
6 things we learned from Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan’s Cannabis Regulation Bill
If this bill was made law, driving after using the drug would be legal and advertising cannabis products would also be allowed.
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Oct 24th 2013, 12:00 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Should cannabis be legalised in Ireland?
Luke Ming Flanagan is launching a bill to legalise cannabis today. What do you think: good idea or bad idea?
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Oct 24th 2013, 9:59 AM
# Turf
Over €46,000 spent on surveillance of bogs for illegal turf cutting this year
TD Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan suggested that if planes are going to be flying over the bogs so frequently, “maybe they could bring our turf home for us”.
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Sep 28th 2013, 8:05 AM
# Endangered
Bog action group criticised for ‘appalling persecution’ of endangered bird
TD Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan said An Taisce needs to “stop burning bloody bridges” but said his association did not condone the group’s action.
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Sep 5th 2013, 7:45 AM
# Technical Group
'Mick has a serious credibility problem': TDs split on who does Leaders' Questions
Seamus Healy and Stephen Donnelly will represent the Technical Group at Leaders’ Question in the next Dáil term but Luke Ming Flanagan and Mick Wallace are not happy about this.
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Aug 31st 2013, 8:15 AM
# Dáil Technical Group
Want to work for these TDs? Technical Group seeks assistant for 'tricky job'
A “tricky job” with “crazy hours” is how the position of parliamentary coordinator with the Dáíl Technical Group is being described.
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Aug 23rd 2013, 5:32 PM
# Psychiatric Care
TD slams 'chaotic' plan to move MORE patients into struggling psychiatric unit
Denis Naughten has demanded an immediate audit of staffing levels, saying it’s clear the current levels are inadequate.
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Jun 21st 2013, 7:05 PM
# Psychiatric Care
HSE to meet with interest groups over 'mayhem' at Roscommon Hospital unit
Concerns have been raised about safety at the psychiatric care unit at the hospital following the recent death of a mother-of-two and a number of assaults on staff and patients.
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Jun 21st 2013, 8:14 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Should we legalise cannabis?
Independent TD Luke Ming Flanagan is working on a bill that would allow people to both buy it and grow it themselves. Would you support this?
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Jun 15th 2013, 9:53 AM
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